How to Say "squirrel" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “squirrel” is “ardilla” — A1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
English → SpanishA1
nounA1
the small climbing animal with a bushy tail
Examples
Vi una ardilla saltando entre los árboles del parque.
I saw a squirrel jumping between the trees in the park.
Las ardillas guardan nueces para el invierno.
Squirrels store nuts for the winter.
Esa ardilla tiene la cola muy larga y gris.
That squirrel has a very long, gray tail.
Always Feminine
The word 'ardilla' is always feminine, regardless of whether the animal is male or female. You always say 'la ardilla'.
Avoid 'Ardillo'
Mistake: “Using 'el ardillo' to refer to a male squirrel.”
Correction: Always use 'la ardilla'. If you need to specify it is male, say 'la ardilla macho'.
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